academics
The mission of the academic program is to prepare students for college and life as a creative professional.
Academic instructional environments encourage inquiry and intellectual curiosity and empower students to raise questions and develop a pattern of lifelong learning. Students enjoy small class sizes, multiple AP options, and innovative lessons taught by fully licensed teachers. Curriculum is active, collaborative, and aligned with state standards. Students self-select on-level or advanced and AP options.
As seniors finished up their final work in English 12, students had several opportunities to support each other. First, students shared their capstone projects in a gallery walk and gave shout-outs to each other. Then students wrote notes of gratitude to fellow students, faculty and staff. In AP Lit, kids wrote advice to next year's advanced students. (#1 suggestion: read the books!)
We are so proud of our seniors and look forward to their commencement this Tuesday.
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Congratulations to the class of 2026!
Commencement is Tuesday at The O'Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University.
Members of the SPCPA community, get your tickets here:
www.etix.com/ticket/p/60721820/spcpa-2026-commencement-ceremony-saint-paul-the-oshaughnessy-at-st…
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Congratulations to the 10 students who were inducted into the National Honor Society (NHS) last night in the Lehr Theater! These students have demonstrated excellence in academics, service to their communities, and leadership around SPCPA. A special thanks to all the current members who helped induct this new cohort! NHS, facilitated at SPCPA by Social Studies teacher, Natalie Reinhart, "recognizes and encourages academic achievement while developing other characteristics essential to citizens in a democracy."
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St. Paul City Councilmember Nelsie Yang (Ward 6) and Council VP Hwa Jeong Kim (Ward 5) recently visited Government classes to talk about their roles as local officials. Both highlighted the importance of the relationship between citizens, community organizations, and local government. Thank you, Councilmembers Yang and Kim! We are grateful to all of the local officials who have taken time out of their busy schedules to visit SPCPA government classes this semester!
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We were grateful to have Council President Rebecca Noecker (who represents downtown St. Paul) speak with government students this past Tuesday! She talked with students about the workings of local government and emphasized the importance of regular people getting involved in the local systems around them that shape their lives. Thank you, Council President Noecker!
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We were thrilled to have MN State Representative Athena Hollins (District 66B) come to speak to Government classes this past Tuesday! She offered insights into policymaking at the legislature, the process of state legislative campaigns, how she got into politics, and the most challenging and rewarding parts of being a legislator. Students have been learning about state government structures and political participation in class, and it was so valuable to get to spend time with someone actively involved in this work.
Thank you, Athena Hollins!
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